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We have put together this single Survivor's Guide page for all those visiting the London in 2012 for the Olympic Games. This page is made up of all collection of useful tools and RSS news feeds to help you through your stay in London. If you need more information about the Olympic games, please visit the Official London2012 Olympic website. Please do enjoy your stay in London. As for us, we will keep adding more useful stuff to this page, so keep watching. Oh, do check out our one page guide to the Sports in London Olympic Games in 2012.
LONDON OLYMPIC COUNTDOWN:
Olympic Games: 27 Jul - 12 Aug 2012 : Starts in 728 days. Paralympic Games: 29 Aug - 09 Sep 2012 : Starts in 761 days.
LONDON OLYMPIC NEWS:
- International Inspiration programme reaches six million young people worldwide
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:46
Three of Britain’s most celebrated Olympians – Sebastian Coe, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Sir Steve Redgrave –today visited a New Delhi school participating in the London 2012 International Inspiration ... - Plans to keep London moving during the 2012 Games published
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:51
Plans to ensure that athletes and officials can get to their venues on time, while helping to keep London moving during the London 2012 Games have been published today. ... - 11th Olympic worldwide partner announced
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:51
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that Procter and Gamble (P&G) will join The Olympic Partners (TOP) Programme. ... - London 2012 celebrates two years to go to the Games
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00
Today marks two years to go to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. ... - Public consultation on temporary facilities for London 2012 Sailing competition
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00
This week the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) begins a public consultation process to seek the views of Weymouth and Portland residents before submitting planning applications to Weymouth and Portland ... - Nigeria becomes latest country to benefit from International Inspiration
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00
Nigeria has become the latest country to join London 2012's official international legacy programme, International Inspiration. ... - Public take the London 2012 Open Weekend challenge
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:47
Olympic Triple Jump champion, Jonathan Edwards CBE, today faced 19-year-old British table-tennis pro, Darius Knight at Tate Modern in the most challenging ping pong match ever, to launch the start of London ...
- Guide to London's Olympics venues
Mon, 06 Jun 2005 10:
Interactive guide to 2012 Olympics ... - More from the BBC on London 2012
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:
... - London takes over as Olympic host
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:
Mayor Boris Johnson receives the Olympic flag to signal the start of London's reign as Olympic host city and spark wild celebrations in the capital. ... - Plans for 2012 VeloPark unveiled
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:
Triple gold medallist Chris Hoy helps unveil designs for London's 2012 Olympic cycling facilities. ... - 2012 bosses deny demolition plan
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:
London 2012 chiefs tell BBC Sport they are not seriously considering a scheme to flatten the Olympic Stadium after the Games. ... - Public 'fearing Olympics failure'
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:
Most Britons do not think the government is capable of successfully managing the 2012 Olympics, a survey suggests. ... - Cultural Olympiad plans unveiled
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:
Plans for a four-year programme of cultural events ahead of the 2012 Olympics are announced in London. ...
LONDON OLYMPIC DISCUSSION FORUM:
- terrifishpie on "Renting property out during the Olympics"
Thu, 14 May 2009 11:05
Hi I recently bought a property in Woolwich Arsenal (very near to Greenwich - 20min bus journey) and intend to rent it out during the Olympic Games. Is anyone else thinking along those lines? Know it's a little premature but I'd like to start ... - Paula on "What Olympic Sport should I start in time for the London Olympics?"
Thu, 14 May 2009 13:30
I want to take part in the Olympics in London. I'm fit and a good all-rounder when it comes to sports. However which sport would be the easiest to take part in considering I'm not an expert in any at the minute. How do I go about entering into the ... - terrifishpie on "Follow London2012 on Twitter"
Thu, 14 May 2009 13:15
Check this out: http://twitter.com/london2012team ... - Emily on "Accommodation for the Olympic Games in London"
Thu, 14 May 2009 11:52
I'm can't wait for the Olympics! Although I'm not a million miles away from London I'd really like to be as close to Olympic Village as possible. Can anyone recommend a B&B or hotel that is reasonably priced and has a good location? ... - rebecky_c on "Looking for a sociable cycling club in Reading area..."
Thu, 14 May 2009 11:24
Hi I'm not a cycling pro but love peddling on my bike for leisure. Does anyone know a cycling club in Berkshire (ideally near Reading) that doesn't take itself too seriously? Also looking for one with a good social life. Thanks! ... - michael on "London Olympic"
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:40
Umm can't wait for the Olympic games to come to London. I have booked my ticket to some far away land. I can't see how London will cope with the extra million people, the underground is bad enough now and its worst during the summer. ... - london on "Team GB or England?"
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:06
Are we going as Team GB or Team England for this Olympic? ... - nativebreed on "London Olympic pages"
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:01
Just stumbled across the London Olympic business pages at http://olympic.gb.com - great idea to give businesses the opportunity to gain something from the Olympic games. I must say, the way things are going at the moment, only the big boys are ... - administrator on "What is the difference between UK, England, Great Britain (GB) and British Isles"
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:53
This is one question most would like to ask, but never do. For those of you that want to know, here is the answer below. British Isles = England + Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland + Ireland United Kingdom (UK) = England + Wales + Scotland + ...
THE WEATHER IN LONDON:
- Thursday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:35
Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: NW, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1016mb, Humidity: 45%, UV risk: moderate, Pollution: low, Sunrise: ... - Friday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 24°C (75°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:35
Max Temp: 24°C (75°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: W, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 43%, UV risk: moderate, Pollution: low, Sunrise: ... - Saturday: light rain, Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:35
Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: WSW, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 60%, UV risk: moderate, Pollution: low, Sunrise: ...
LONDON UNDERGROUND (TUBE):
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WHAT'S ON IN LONDON:
- Yes, Prime Minister
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:17
See the witty stage version of British comedy classic series Yes, Prime Minister at London's Gielgud Theatre. 16 Sep-15 Jul ... - Turning Point Festival
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:36
Three-day Camden festival including top music line-up as well as a fashion show, circus, outdoor market and film. 17-19 Sep ... - Treasures from Budapest: European Masterpieces from Leonardo to Schiele
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:03
See work by great and lesser-known Hungarian artists at London's Royal Academy of Arts. 25 Sep-12 Dec ... - Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:32
Don't miss the free Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition at London's Royal Observatory. 10-Sep-9 Jan ... - London International Animation Festival
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:56
Celebrate the world's best cutting-edge animated film at the London International Animation Festival. 27 Aug-5 Sep ... - UK Jewish Film Festival
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:37
See the best of Jewish-themed Cinema with features, documentaries and short films at the UK Jewish Film Festival. 4-21 Nov ... - Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:23
Watch the world's top male tennis players compete at the ATP World Tour Finals this autumn. 21-18 Nov ... - AEGON Masters Tennis 2010
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:55
See tennis legends from the past 30 years compete in the AEGON Masters Tennis at London's Royal Albert Hall. 30 Nov-5 Dec ... - NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:55
Watch the LA Lakers and their star man Kobe Bryant take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a pre-season match at The O2. 4 Oct ... - Family Fun Day at Epsom Downs Racecourse
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:01
Head to the Family Fun Day at Epsom Downs Racecourse for an action-packed day of racing, games and entertainment. 30 Aug ...
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LONDON DAILY NEWS:
- 'Games Lanes' for London Olympics
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:
Special "Games Lanes" will be created on key roads to help get athletes and officials to and from Olympic venues. ... - Hunger striker wins burger claim
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:
A Tamil hunger striker accepts damages over newspaper stories he ate burgers during his protest. ... - Snags on new Victoria Line trains
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:
New trains on the Victoria Line on London Underground are hit by technical problems, Transport for London says. ... - Teenager stabbed during brawl
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:
An 18-year-old man is stabbed in a brawl on street in west London. ... - Man denies 1980s family murder
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:
A man appears in court via videolink to deny murdering a mother and her two children 28 years ago. ... - New High Street bank opens
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:
The first High Street bank to launch in the UK for more than 100 years opens in London. ... - How to contact us
Tue, 01 Jul 2003 12:
How to contact BBC News Interactive's London team ...
- Tenant in luxury homes con
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:
Conman moved into luxury homes in Britains most expensive neighbourhood as a tenant, stole the owners identities and sold their properties to net a fortune, a court hears ... - New FSA bonus curbs will hit 2,500 City firms
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:
Bonuses across London could be slashed under tough new rules as the FSA extends a clampdown on banker payouts to a wider range of finance jobs ... - Banking that has gone to the dogs ... and is fun too
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:
Banking is a dog-eat-dog world but the first new high street bank to open in 143 years is more interested in giving dogs, and children, somewhere to play ... - Parasailing widow in compensation fight
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:
Widow of a father who plummeted 150ft to his death while parasailing said she would fight for compensation from the company who arranged the activity ... - Review of 'lenient' sentences given to happy-slap killers
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:
Video: Attorney General is reviewing the 'lenient' sentences given to the teenage killers of a grandfather in a 'happy-slapping' attack ... - Firms condemn 'rush' to axe default retirement age of 65
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:
Business chiefs accuse the Government of rushing the scrapping of the default retirement age at 65 ... - Sky challenges BBC's crown with own shows and £150m HBO deal
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:
Sky challenges the BBC's status as the most powerful force in British broadcasting ...
- BREAKING NEWS: Cops on the hunt after reports of gunman in Warlingham
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:05
Police have swamped Warlingham after reports of a gunman walking the streets. ... - UPDATE: Buildings evacuated in Croydon town centre blaze
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:49
Buildings were evacuated in Church Street, Croydon, last night after a major fire destroyed a shop front and flats. ... - Shock figures reveal 13,000 school days lost this year
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00
Parents taking children out of school to go on holiday have been warned they could face a fine or a court appearance after shock figures showed 13,000 school days were lost in Merton this academic year. ... - Mum of 25 ft fall toddler speaks of 'miracle' survival
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:10
A tearful mum has described the “miracle” moment her 14-month-old toddler survived a 25-ft drop from the window of her Streatham Park home. ... - 'News raider' made media debut in Streatham Guardian
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:28
He's the "news raider" famous for appearing more than 100 times behind newsreaders on TV, but one of Paul Yarrow's first media appearances was in the Streatham Guardian. ... - Couple sue travel company after 'holiday from hell'
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:30
As thousands of Lambeth residents jet off for their summer breaks, spare a thought for a West Norwood couple still suffering after a holiday from hell. ...
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